11.10.19 Learn to Discern

TEXT: Matthew 7:6-12

STOP JUDGING OTHERS!

How Difficult People Stretch Us
. They push us to broaden our perspective
. They increase our sensitivity to Others
. They redirect us to work on our own stuff
. They enable us to become more effective at serving others

AND ON THE FLIP SIDE …

Use Discernment

Where Discernment Comes From:

Giftedness
The Holy Spirit of God
Building a Biblical Mindset
Experience
Failure
Prayer
Research and Reflection

JUST KEEP ON STRETCHING

Difficult People Help Us Learn the Value of Boundaries

Difficult People Increase Our Wisdom Base

Difficult People Help Us Develop Better Responses

Difficult People Stretch Our Capacity to Experience and Love God

. His Creative Genius

. His Grace

. His Provision

. His Irrational Love

LOVING REAL PEOPLE